Description:
100% NATURAL CLARY SAGE OILClary sageessential oil is extracted from Salvia sclarea of the Labiataefamily and is also known as clary, clary wort, muscatel sage, cleareye, see bright and eye bright (but not to be confused with thecommon herb also called eyebright (Euphrasia).
Although not a cheap oil, clary sage oil has great benefits - notonly for easing depression and nervous burn-out, but for ahost of female complaints and for relieving congestedcomplexions.
Oilproperties
A clear to pale yellow essential oil, Clary sage has a sweet, nuttyfragrance, somewhat herbaceous.
The viscosity is watery, viscous if the leaves are included in thedistillation.
Origin of clary sage
It is a native to southern Europe and is a stout biennial herb thatgrows up to 1 meter (3 feet) tall with large, hairy leaves andsmall blue/ white flowers growing directly off the long, thin stem.It is cultivated for oil production in France and Russia.
The name is derived from the Latin ''Claris'' that means ''clear''or from the Greek ''Skeria'' meaning ''hardness'', referring to thehard parts of the flower petals. It was known in the Middle Ages as''Oculus Christi'' - the ''Eye of Christ'' and was a highlyesteemed medicine.
In Jamaica, it was used amongst the local people for cleaning andcooling ulcers and for inflammation of the eyes.
Extraction
Clary sage oil is extracted by steam distillation from theflowering tops and the leaves.
Chemical composition
The main chemical components of clary sage are linalool, linalylacetate, caryophyllene, a-terpineol, geraniol, neryl acetate,sclareol and germacrene D.
Precautions
Clary sage oil can be very relaxing and should be avoided whenconsuming alcohol, since it could exaggerate the effects ofalcohol, . It is a non-toxic, non-sensitizing oil, but can in largedoses generate a headache and must be avoided during pregnancy.
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties of clary sage oil are antidepressant,anticonvulsive, antispasmodic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent,bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, digestive, emmenagogue,euphoric, hypotensive, nervine, sedative, stomachic, uterine andnerve tonic.
Uses
Clary sage is calming to the nervous system, particularly in casesof depression, stress, insomnia and deep seated tension. Itfurthermore is a good tonic for the womb and female functions ingeneral, such as painful periods, scanty menstruation andrelaxation during labor, thus encouraging a less painful birth.
During menopause, clary sage oil can help reduce hot flushes, nightsweats, palpitations, irritability, as well as headaches anddizziness.
It is good for muscle pains, digestive disorders, kidney diseasesand the cooling of inflammation of the skin.
Summary
Clary sage oil''s greatest benefit lies in its calming and sedatinginfluence on the nerves, emotions, female functions, kidneys anddigestive system.
It also helps with skin conditions like acne, boils and ulcers andcools painful muscles and joints.
- Burners and vaporizers
- In vaportherapy, clary sage oil can be used for nervous tension, stress,depression, anxiety, insomnia and menopause. It is particularlyeffective to help ease depression and create a more positiveoutlook on life and can also help to boost the creative side andintuition.
- Blended massage oil or in the bath
- Clarysage can be used in blended massage oil, or diluted in the bath toassist with muscle pains, frigidity, depression, anxiety, menstrualproblems, PMS, stress, nervous tension, insomnia, cramps andaddiction.
- In a cream or lotion
- Used in acream or lotion, clary sage oil can be beneficial for skinproblems, back pain and a stiff neck, as well as for body odors,PMS, skin problems and cramps. It is particularly good forbalancing the production of sebum of the skin and to clear greasycomplexions.
100% PURE CLARY SAGE OIL